Etihad inaugurates pioneering 2020 ecodemonstrator aircraft into service

Launch is the latest development in a year of sustainability initiatives.

Portugal named Europe’s Best Tourist Brand and third best in the world at Country Brand Awards

The judges' evaluation took place in September and October and considered tourism promotion campaigns for the last three years but also the health management of COVID-19, during the first wave.

‘Not enough evidence’ taking vitamin D prevents coronavirus

There is "not enough evidence" that taking vitamin D prevents or treats COVID-19, experts have concluded.

Amber Heard: ‘Nothing could have prepared me for 2020’

Amber Heard has opened up about her experiences this year, telling Sky News: "Nothing could have prepared me for 2020."

Chelsea boss Lampard wants people to ‘support someone else’ as part of mental health campaign

Chelsea FC manager Frank Lampard is urging all football fans to "support someone else" over Christmas - as people are hit by feelings of loneliness and mental health issues during the pandemic.

Pfizer vaccine doses thrown away in US after labelling confusion

Hospital pharmacists in the US have been throwing out extra COVID-19 vaccine doses as the country battles with record numbers of infections and deaths.

Homeless people in temporary housing at highest level since 2006

More than a quarter of a million people in England are homeless and living in temporary accommodation, new figures show.

New Lockerbie bombing suspect to be charged by the US

The US is expected to unseal charges against another suspect in the 1988 Lockerbie airline bombing which killed 270 people, US media is reporting.